2015–2017 Utilimaster Aeromaster Recall: Affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper…
NHTSA campaign 17V460000 · Visibility · filed Jul 20, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimaster Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function.
The risk
A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will add a ground wire for the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 17018.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Utilimaster | Aeromaster | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V460000 (manufacturer number 17018). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.